A remnant of old Manila, Orchid Garden Suites has survived and thrived today as quaint little hotel. But how does it fare as a hotel? This Urban Roamer finds out.
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(Re)visiting Rizal Memorial: A SEA Games Special
We take a look at the newly-renovated Rizal Memorial Sports Complex is touted as one of the showcase venues of the 30th Southeast Asian Games.
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A Tribute to Cafe Adriatico
Since opening its doors in 1979, Cafe Adriatico has become a beloved Manila cafe-restaurant and has remained an iconic and familiar presence in the midst of Malate's ups and downs.
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On the “Controversial” World War II Memorial at Roxas Boulevard
February may be a month of love for many or a time for celebrating the upcoming lunar new year this year. But it is also a month of tragedy as we remember that dark chapter in history that was the Battle of Manila which happened 73 years ago. The Battle of Manila and the greater historical context that was the period of Japanese occupation in the Philippines from 1942 to 1945 has been considered as a part of history that people would rather forget. Part of that tragic tale is the story of the comfort women, young women in Japanese-controlled areas who were forced by the Japanese soldiers to be…
